St. Thomas Celebrates Student Athlete Achievement at Annual Athletics Banquet
St. Thomas University celebrated the outstanding achievements of its student athletes in 2024-2025 at the annual Athletics Banquet. The event, held at the Fredericton Inn, brought athletes, coaches, and supporters together to recognize the excellence and dedication of the Tommies athletic programs.
"I just want to reiterate on behalf of the Athletics and Recreation department and St. Thomas our pride in all of your exceptional accomplishments this season and our gratitude to you all for your hard work, dedication, and passion," said Meaghan Donahue Wies, Director of Athletics and Recreation.
"We are a small but mighty team here at St. Thomas and greatly appreciate the support."
Major Awards
Athlete of the Year for Women's Program: Kathleen Boyle (Women's Volleyball)
Kathleen was a standout offensive threat this season, ranking among the league's top players in several categories. Her versatility and leadership were instrumental in her team's notable victories.
Athlete of the Year for Men's Program: Chidubem Nkoloagu (Men's Soccer)
Chidubem consistently demonstrated excellence throughout his athletic career at STU. His contributions across all areas of the game and his ability to perform under pressure have been vital to his team's success. Chi helped his team win the ACAA championship and had a great performance at Nationals.
LeRoy Washburn Community Service Award: Women's Basketball
In recent years, this team has made a concerted effort to be increasingly active in the campus and Fredericton communities. Given the length of the season and the high demands on the athletes, it has been wonderful to watch this group's intentionality and desire to get involved and give back through events and initiatives like Welcome Week Move-in Day, Harvest Music Festival, ACAA Cross Country Race, Tommies Food Drive, Basketball Clinics at Chief Harold Sappier Memorial Elementary School and more.
John Frederick Walls Award: Raph Fiset (Men's Volleyball)
Raph has been instrumental in his team’s success while maintaining the highest level of integrity and sportsmanship. His leadership, athletic excellence, community involvement and academic commitment make him a well-rounded student-athlete. A two-time ACAA All-star, Raph represents St. Thomas with pride and is respected by his teammates and peers for his work ethic and leadership.
Cathy Wadden Commitment Award: Ekaterina Pelowich (Women's Hockey).
Ekaterina had another standout season for the green and gold, landing herself at the top of the standings while also balancing a rigorous course load. She represented St. Thomas on an international stage, a feat accomplished by only a few Tommies in STU history.
For a full list of team awards,